From:
"Jeff"
Date: 2012-02-28 18:59:47 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] What methods of taking bloods are there and are they painful? Please help
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
There are other mild sedatives that can be used other than gas. Some of my ferrets have needed a sedative for blood drawing, but never gas. If a useful vein cannot be found on a leg then the jugular can be used, and has for some of my ferrets, but never has there been a need to âcut their neck openâ. Usually there is only a very small mark left. And yes, that small area needs to be shaved, but if the ferret is sedated for that short time, then this is not a problem.
Is your ferret on any meds currently, and does she have insulinoma, or was she tested for it? The ulcers could have been a symptom related to insulinoma or another disease or illness putting undue stress on her body.
Jeff
In Loving Memory of Neo, Trinity, Morphy, Dozer, Possum, Pip, Pop, Sabrina, Minnie Mouse, Hunny, Misty, Frodo, Baggins, and Mr. Parker
Caring for Luna, Baby Girl, Boomer, and Zoomer
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